A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1893132 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894510 epoch_slot_no: 15310 block_no: 1893043 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9312 time: 2018-12-06 10:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80e2edb2a2a38b0a4e905938d5a28df54987d0e72165a77b8ac152e7a2ef44b5Block Operator
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